Best rental value cities in Massachusetts

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Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

52 cities

Rank	City	Score	Median rent	Vs. trend	1-yr change
51	BrooklineMA Pop. 63KCompare →	46	$3,488/mo	+1.8%	+5.6%
52	WinthropMA Pop. 19KCompare →	46	$2,725/mo	+2.1%	+6.5%